Nixon Foundation Puts Out Statement Distancing Him from Roger Stone: ‘Gross Misstatement’ of Role

On Friday, the Nixon Foundation issued a statement calling the characterizations of Roger Stone as a Nixon campaign aide or advisor a “gross misstatement” and distancing themselves from the now indicted Trump associate.

“This morning’s widely-circulated characterization of Roger Stone as a Nixon campaign aide or adviser is a gross misstatement,” the foundation wrote. “Mr. Stone was 16 years old during the Nixon presidential campaign of 1968 and 20 years old during the reelection campaign of 1972.”

This morning’s widely-circulated characterization of Roger Stone as a Nixon campaign aide or adviser is a gross misstatement. Mr. Stone was 16 years old during the Nixon presidential campaign of 1968 and 20 years old during the reelection campaign of 1972. 1/2

The statement also notes that nowhere in Nixon’s presidential daily diaries does the name “Roger Stone” appear.

Mr. Stone, during his time as a student at George Washington University, was a junior scheduler on the Nixon reelection committee. Mr. Stone was not a campaign aide or adviser. Nowhere in the Presidential Daily Diaries from 1972 to 1974 does the name "Roger Stone" appear. 2/2

When Stone exited the federal courthouse today, he made the infamous Nixon pose (pictured above).

Stone, who was arrested in a predawn raid for witness tampering, obstruction and making false statements, claimed that the charges — made in connection to the Mueller probe — were politically motivated and vowed to stick by Trump.

While the Nixon Foundation may be distancing themselves from the Trump associate, Stone has long associated himself with Nixon and even has a tattoo of Nixon’s face on his back.

Everyone on the cell block may have teardrop tattoos or LOVE/HATE knuckles but Roger Stone will be the only one with a Richard Nixon back tat. (This is real) pic.twitter.com/nyFvpQLTRu